Identifying "confusion" species - those birds that have strong similarities - can be remarkably difficult. The first Macmillan Field Guide to Bird Identification broke new ground by grouping together birds that are hard to tell apart and pointing out the differences. In Birding magazine it was described as "the standard for all future bird books". This eagerly awaited new guide takes the same acclaimed approach, this time helping readers identify the European and Middle Eastern species that regularly visit Britain. The clearly written text is accompanied by 80 plates of exquisite illustrations and hand-written captions. Species covered include: petrels, herons, eagles, falcons, sandplovers, Armenian gulls, larks, warblers, redpolls and buntings.

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Identifying "confusion" species - those birds that have strong similarities - can be remarkably difficult. The first Macmillan Field Guide to Bird Identification broke new ground by grouping together birds that are hard to tell apart and pointing out the differences. In Birding magazine it was described as "the standard for all future bird books". This eagerly awaited new guide takes the same acclaimed approach, this time helping readers identify the European and Middle Eastern species that regularly visit Britain. The clearly written text is accompanied by 80 plates of exquisite illustrations and hand-written captions. Species covered include: petrels, herons, eagles, falcons, sandplovers, Armenian gulls, larks, warblers, redpolls and buntings.

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One of two excellent guides that focus on confusion species. The Macmillan Field Guide to Bird Identification was restricted to British and Irish species and this one broadens to cover the rest of Europe. The text is clear and detailed and the pictures show the subtle differences between similar species well. It is a book that any birder would be pleased to have on their bookshelves.

I bought the book prior to a trip to Israel in 1999 where my copy was signed by Hadoram Shirihai whilst `twitching' Nubian Nightjar - didn't need the guide as the bird is unmistakable. It then `gathered dust' until a memorable trip to Oman in 2011 where the Pintail Snipe and Wheatear sections were particularly useful.